What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Warehouse Associate position at Caterpillar and Careers?
Career Area:
OperationsJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
As a Warehouse Associate at Caterpillar Inc., you will work from a variety of source documents to verify part numbers, part locations and quantities. In addition to counting parts and filling orders, you will conduct first line, basic quality assessment of parts for damage and defects.
- Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. We believe in building a better world for our customers all over the world.
- Because we value your performance, Caterpillar offers a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, 401K, and life insurance).
- Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
- Previous work or volunteer experience
- Basic computer experience
Top candidates will also have:
- Previous distribution center, warehouse, and/or order filling experience
- Experience with the operation of material handling equipment such as forklift, swing reach, order picker, cherry picker, etc.
- Experience working with written instructions for a given task such as Standard Work or Standard Operating Procedures
- Work location: Booneville, MS (Prentiss facility)
- 1st Shift: M-TH, 5 am - 3 pm
- Starting pay rate: $16.55/hour
- Applicants that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have.
- Applicants that have passed the phone screen will be sent an online assessment that can be taken from your phone or computer.
- On-site interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen and the online assessment.
- Utilizing and inspecting heavy equipment including sit down fork truck, pallet jack and overhead hoists
- Perform material handling and warehousing functions
- Order filling, processing, storing/picking of parts, materials, equipment and supplies
- Operating automated packaging equipment, shipping and receiving
- Multiple systems interactions
- Interaction with carrier drivers
- Adhere to all facility safety policies and procedures
- Uses machines for weighing, banding, wrapping, packaging, stenciling, etc.
- Operates electronic hardware to receive material into inventory, including iPads
- Performs 5S/housekeeping functions as required
Essential Job Functions:
- Frequently lift parts and carry boxes up to 35 pounds individually (for intervals of 15-30 minutes) or 70 pounds as team lift
- Frequently bending, reaching and squatting while performing tasks
- Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
- Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
- Walk, squat, and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work overtime when required
- Must be able to cross reference material to documentation for verification
Overtime requirements:
Overtime is required depending on business need. Overtime could be mandatory or voluntary and could occur during the week and/or on weekends (depending on business need).
Additional information:
Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:
- Background Screening
-Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical
Summary Pay Range:
$16.55 - $21.55Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
- These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
March 19, 2026 - March 26, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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